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- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:37 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chennai School Holiday: In addition to Chennai, the district collectors of Cuddalore, Villupuram, and Ranipet have also declared holidays for schools and colleges in their districts. As announced on Tuesday, only schools in Thoothukudi will remain closed.
The administrations of Puducherry and Karaikal have announced that schools and colleges will remain closed tomorrow due to the forecast of continuous heavy rain.
Marina Beach Faces Rough Sea:
Meanwhile, Chennai's iconic Marina Beach is experiencing intense sea turbulence, with rough waves and strong winds battering the coast amid ongoing Northeast monsoon activity. According to officials, the rough sea conditions are expected to persist for the next couple of days.
Authorities have urged fishermen and coastal residents to remain vigilant and follow official safety advisories.
CM Stalin Reviews Rain Measures:
Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin reviewed measures to tackle heavy rains with officials, as the regional weather office has issued intense downpour alerts for several coastal districts. Several districts in the state, including Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kanchipuram.
Government Ensures Relief Operations:
"I have instructed that immediate action be taken on complaints received from the public and that rice procurement operations be carried out without any lapses, and I have inquired about the precautionary measures that have been taken. People's representatives and the entire government machinery will work tirelessly in the field, and we will protect the people!" said Stalin.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has issued orange and yellow alerts for various parts of the State for the next four days, as weather systems over the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea continue to feed moisture into the region.